The blog about aeroengines and what they power. Useful websites for aero engine fans. Widebody Order Gap Update - B777 and A300. Last week, after the first flight of the LEAP-1B on the GE Flying Testbed, Aviation Week. Had a story about the LEAP engine family and the alleged performance shortfall, in particular the -1B for the B737MAX. Now CFM always mad big.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018. Boeing Posts 8 787 Cancellations in March but books 32 orders. The 787-8 is staging a little bit of an orders come back with the 22 -8s ordered by American Airlines this month, Boeing also booked 1 787-8 from an unidentified customer in March. Friday, April 6, 2018. American Airlines pulls the trigger on mega 787 order. American Airlines and Boeing announced a firm 47 strong order for the 787. The order consists of 22 787-8s which will start arriving in 20.

Richard Aboulafia is Vice President, Analysis at Teal Group. He manages consulting projects for clients in the commercial and military aircraft field, and has advised numerous aerospace companies. Dear Fellow Reconciliation Fans,. Sometimes, old adversaries can sit down and find common ground. Skies Magazine; Page 30.